Abilene Weekly Chronicle and the Dickinson County News from Abilene, Kansas • 2

ABILENE WEEKLY CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1920 OLD PALS MEET. How to Keep From Worrying FARMERS HAD A SHOW 30'000 i gers, an average of $120 per em- Gambled on Pulling Strength of the P'0 fe hflV? Horses Against Ford Tractor. twck and three exPrSs do- Fred Itufener, Jon Sheets and a the above important few other prominent farmers out 1 lath of Abilene bad a great show at we behove Mr. Ghmpne to Ilufener's farm Saturday morning. one bfUfiiefit former Several hundred people gathered ltc8 8 tnow f' there to witness a pulling contest be- AT tweeu a team of horsea and a Fordson I THIS IS GOOD CORN YEAR.

Iwaa stated that over a thounnnd' Those Who Put Wheat Land Into dollars was bet on the proportion. Spring Crop? to Benefit by Storm. The tractor was 'to pull a plow into1 "This dust storm has been a good the sod as far as the plow would go for many central Kansas farm-on a straight pull. Then the tractor era," remarked ao experienced farmer was to bo detached and the team "y-. Ed Long and Harry Harding Were Soldiers at Camp Lewis.

When Harry Harding, partner manager of the Seelye, went back of the stage Wednesday p. m. to look after a mutter requiring his attention he curne faco to face' with a good old friend whom be bad no idea of ever seeing' again. The friend was Ed Long, stage carpenter of (he Fan-chon and Marco revue, which played the Seelye Wednesday evening. Harding and Long were soldier "buddies" at Camp Lewis in 1917.

They were in the same company and were warm friends. Just previous to sailing for overseas, Long was transferred to a Liberty theatre assignment on account of his knowledgo of stage work and as a result didn't get to go over with -his pals. Neither man had seen or heard of the other until they bumped together In the back end of the Seelye Wednesday, and it goes without saying that they were happy in the meeting. Work was forgotten while they chinned each other and when they ran out of breath they postponed their party until after the show. Long is getting along good and likes his job with the "Let's Go" -jjut rt rujnca ino wncai ana "Ruined nothing," bo retorted "Some of the wheat on the sandy land was blown out, and the ground will have to be replanted.

Hut the farmers who will pub in other crops on that wheat land this spring, will put in corn and spring crops, And everything points to this being a good There are probably a lot of -fellows that don't worry much how their clothes are going to wear but even these fellows are protected as securely as though they were experts while wearing Cloftcraft Clothes-be-cause, each garment carries a. written guarantee of satisfactory wear and service that i as broad and liberal as the makers could possibly make it. bitched on. To win the bet it was necessary for the toam to pull the plow from where the tractor left it six inches deeper into the sod. Judges and stakeholders were appointed and the contest got under way after the country folks and a number from Abilene has gathered for the show.

The Fordson went through with its end of the proposition by pulling the plow far into the sod. Then the team hooked on and tugged its way to within a half inch of the goal needed to win the bet for its backers. When the plow had gone in 51jj corn year. "I've lived in Kansas nearly forty -V 4 1 1 years. I've never seen a dry winter but what we've had a wet spring.

The law of averages works out. Those who put in corn or feed crops this spring are going to do well. And that's what inches it became a real pull and the wo need more forage, more cattle horses strained their great natural and more bogs. strength to the utmost. Then one of ALL-KANSAS MUSIC CONTEST.

"This constant wheating is bard the tugs broke. The horses had been on the land. It's a good thing that nature makes us cut it out once, in Many Valuable Prizes Will Be Given putting all their strength in. the test and tho breaking of the tug came at a time when their success or failure a while. And anyway, I've got a to the Winners.

Tho highly successful musical con STERL hunch that this is a better corn year, BROS Abilene, Kansas was to be proved. test for amateurs, in which represen anyway. The broken tug afforded each side a chance to hedgo on the bets and fol tatives from twenty-six counties took part last year, will again be a fea-turo of LindHborg'B Messiah Festi THE CLOTHCRAFT STORE IN THIS TOWN lowing the break tho betters began clamoring. The tractor backers in- mated they won because the horses did val, March 28 to April 4. Prizes totaling $700 in cash and scholarships will be offered in piano, voice, violin, and chorus.

The contest is open to Kansans only. Beth no advanco the plow six inches. Their opponents said the test was not complete and put forth the argument that if tho tug had stood up the horses any college students and residents of would have made the distance, In the Lindsborg are excluded. Tho selec tion of numbers is left to the con Obituary Elizabeth Harding. Elizabeth Hcckman Harding" was born in Allentown, April 13, 18(K), and died in Abilene, March 13, 1920.

She moved with the family in 1800 to St. Joseph county, Michigan. On November 24, 1884, she was married to Jay Harding. Tho following year the young couple came to Abilene. Three children were born, Harry, Charles and Gladys; Charles dying in May, 1892, when ho was one year of age.

The husband and other children survive and there are also two brothers and a sitstor residing in Michigan. Mrs. Harding "was a true wife and argument it was learned that one of the judges had made a bet on the horses and this laughable situation testant. There is no entrance fee. Monday will wear work shoes, work shirts and khaki trousers.

The student council voted boys were ns guilty as girls with extravagant dress. The-boys resented the charge and agreed to show that they could dress very simply. Those who desire to enter the con the blaze prevented a spread. The fire wagon, carrying the hose, chemicals and all equipment, went dead at Sixth and Buckeye and the department was left stranded in the middle of the road. It would have been a serious thing had the fire been in town.

added to the controversy. It was fin test should send in application and ally agreed to call off tho contest and name of selection to Dean Oscar state of Kansas. We must as a state and nation prepare for the generations yet to come by planting trees for the production of lumber and fuel. The protection of birds is a vital necessity which has been realized by horiiculturalists for many years. This bulletin should be in every home in Kansas, and will be mailed on request by the Kansas State Horticultural Society, Topeka, Kas.

to draw down all wagers. Lofgren, Lindsborg, Kas. The farmers are the same opin SAFE ROBBERS GET $30,000. CONTRACTS FOR SAMSONS. HERE TEN DAYS; DIES.

ion as they were before and the arguments will continue. To the disinterested party it appears that there mother. She was an active member of the Eastern Star and was affili was room ior contention on both Hides, as both horses nnd tractor ated with a number of local clubs. Frank Swanger Will Handle Well-Known Make of Frank Swanger, local Overland agent, has contracted for the agency of tho Samson tractors and trucks. The new addition to his garage now Mrs.

Emily R. Bowers, Formerly of Salina, Victim of Cancer. Mrs. Emily R. wife of F.

E. Bowers, died at the family homo on West First street early Mon ohowed marvelous pulling qualities, The deceased was laid to rest in If you have something you don't STUDENTS HIT AT H. C. L. Abilene cemetery Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 1920.

Funeral services HAS IMPORTANT POST. Liberty Bonds Taken from Vault of Tennessee Bank. Nashville, March 20. Robbers last night gained entrance to the-' vault of the Farmers and Merchants bank at Mount Pleasant, and looted lock boxes of Liberty Mank officials "were unable early today to estimate the value of the bonds stolen, but reports to the Nashville police indicate that tho amount were held from the family homo, East in day morning from cancer. 'The family moved to Abilene from Salina under construction will be housing these machines.

First street, conducted by Kev. Mag gart, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Concordia Boys Will Wear Working Clothes to School. Concordia, March 20. As a means about ten days ago. The body was taken to Salina for burial.

Frank B. Glimpse Writes of a Big Texas City, In a letter to the editor of the Chronicle. Mr. Frank B. Glimpse.

church. MORRIS SUES WIFE. The following men, old and close of cutting the high cost of living, RELATIVES GIVE BOND. boys of the Concordia high school I was about $30,000. formerly of Abilene, but now ngciit kmh of the family, served as pall of the American Railway Express Co.

to'arc-rs: Theodore Nusz, John Hooa, Charges Wife with Serious Offense in Suit for Divorce. John C. Morris, through his attorney, George Bischoff, has filed suit for divorce from Cora Morris on the at San Antonio, gives a brief WM George Minick, description of the big southern city N. Fengel and John Harmon, and of his work, HOMER CLARK WEDS. Al.

Kandt Charged with Grand Lar-, ceny, Released from Custody. Albert Kandt, who was bound over to the district court under $2,000 bond for grand larceny, has been released from custody. Relatives of the accused man put up bond Tuesday. Kandt i3 a llerington youth. ground of adultery.

They live in the city. Restaurant Man Married Today to "Thin city is one of the most fam-tftu of the southern winter as well as summer resorts. It has the most beautiful purks in Texas, more beautiful ihan tho City Bark in Denver and Lois M. Jury. WHAT WILL APRIL BRING? Homer L.

Clark, manager of the Flora Says Be Windier Than much larcrer. Can't you come down Golden Belt Cafe, and Lois M. Jury hi wav some time! This town has were married Friday n. m. at the McCosh-Swanger.

Elmer Swanger and Alma McCosh Farm Loans Upon Amortization Plans By making annual payment of little more than the usual wwm charged your entire indebtedness Is wiped out at the end of twent? years, you also have the privilege of paying more than the miya la ted amount, thus reducing the time limit, or yoe may say th loan in full at any time. No commission charge and ao worry about renewal or sddittaaw abstract and recording expanses after the kan is mad For full details call epos or write Makins Son OitiMM Bank Buildin. Abilene, Kas March Heavens Forbid. Generally speaking, people think of this city were married Friday at 150,000 or more people. My office court house, Judge Anderson porform works 175 men and the salary list is ing tho ceremony.

the month of March is the windiest the court "house by Probate Judge Anderson. The groom gave his age of thera all. But according to Frosty Flora, it isn't. That gent de as 32 and the bride registered as 20. Mrs.

Swanger was formerly Mrs. fines April as the windiest and August as least windy. Harry McCosh and was divorced at the September term of district court. ABILENE TEAM HONORED. Want to sell it Chronicle want ad.

flro you Making your Savings Return You 7 per cent Above Taxes DON'T WE GET Three Men Awarded Oberhelman Star of Tournament. The official all-star teams, as selected by the coaches and officials at the Salina basket ball- tournament, gives Abilene the edge as far as the Junction City Describes Contractor's Jeb in Geary as Tremendous. Thursday's Junction City Union players of first team caliber are con cerned. The judges selected both featured the fact that the Zeigler Dalton Construction eompany will Oberhelman and Sullivafl as first undertake the paving of seven miles of Geary eounty road this summer team men, Abilene being the only school to be awarded the honor of having over one man on the five. In addition to that Oberhelman secured and announced ft as one of the "big-v gest paving stunts ever pulled off in Kansas." more votes than any ether Bingle per Savings are valuable in proportion to the amount they return in interest.

If you pay out part of tho incomo in taxes, it to that extent reduces your earnings from the savings. It is good policy to invest in non-taxablo securities then you know just what your incomo from your savings will be. The Preferred Stock issued by our companies is held by hundreds of investors who have found it-satisfactory and profitable. It pays 7 per 'cent annually ($7 on each $100 share) and is non-taxablo (the company pays the taxes) giving a net income. It is based on a business existing with regular earnings for twenty years, and furnishing a necessity of life.

It is approved by tho State Publio Utilities Commission, (now the Industrial Kelations Court) and issued for extending our lines to furnish electric current to a larger field. Tour investment begins earning interest when paid in; shares may lie purchased on the installment plan as low as One Dollar a week, illy paid up when you have paid $92.54, or for cash as par, $100 a share. America's Leading Corset accomplish the Waistless-Hipless All well aid good. But to inake former and diet Van Doreo was selected as a forward on the second a real 6ttmt out of it the Union might have added that the same eompany has a contract to pave five miles of Golden Belt road in Dickinson oounty 7 ilii: Ml I Ml team. Following are the efficial selec tions: First Team.

Forwards: Stansel, Mcpherson, and ana tnat the Dickinson oounty work is to be dose at the same time. Kyle, Ellsworth. KANDT IS IN AGAIN. Center: Oberhelman, Abilene. Guards: Sullivan, Abilene, and Me Lean, Salina.

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and Curr, Ellsworth. charge, Kandt is accused of stealing YCVK WEINGAR1EN bHOS Im. amouit of money equal to at least FIRE SCARE TUESDAY NOOlf. $25 from a place in Eerington where, he waa rooming. And Fire Department Was Stalled Blaze East of City.

The blowing of the fire whistle This is not the first time Kandt has been in trouble in Dickinson county. Not long ago he was in the toils of the law on a bootlegging charge. United LiflUt Power sum shortly before 1 o'clock Tuesday af noon created a great deal of excite ment. The strong wind made a fire Stop and See the STILL nS STORAGE BETTER vVufcKV BATTERY With Threaded Rubber Insulation Mtade Battery Eltcric Company 210 North Spruce Street very dangerous and the practically RIVERSIDE LIGHT. POWER' OAS CO.

ROCKY FORD MILLING St POWER CO. MARSHALL CO. POWER LIGHT CO. CENTRAL KANSAS POWER COMPANY entire population turned out to learn where the blaze was located. It proved A Book on Birds.

The Kansas State Horticultural society has issued a bulletin entitled, "Birds Their Practical and the "Turn Woodlot State only the burning of a manure pil just outside the east city limits. Farm buildings nearby were in dangerous Asset" This bullet ia is dealing with two Tery important sabjette to the proximity- but chemicals applied to.